Police close an Ethiopian restaurant in Burao for allowing gender "intermingling"

Hargeisa- The police in Burao, a city located in eastern Somaliland, has closed down an Ethiopian restaurant.

New 7 NEC members to be nominated, President Behi declares

Hargeisa- The President of Somaliland, Muse Behi Abdi, today met the leaders of the two opposition parties and discussed with them the implementation of the political parties' agreement over the composition of the National Electoral Commission.

Human Rights Centre calls on the government to stop indefinite imprisonment without a judicial process

Hargeisa- In a press release, Human Rights Centre (HRC) called on the government of Somaliland to immediately release four people who are arbitrarily imprisoned.

Somaliland: Military Chief asks death penalty for defected colonel amid talks

Hargeisa- Major General Nouh Ismail Tani, the chief of the National Army, downplayed defects in his army.

ISCO Somaliland members sign a governing document

Hargeisa- Today, Saturday 24th August 2019, the Independent Civil Society Organisations (ISCO Somaliland) signed a memorandum of understanding that will serve as the governing rules and regulations for ISCO Somaliland.

Somaliland accuses Puntland transgression

Hargeisa- In a statement released today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland says "the Government of Republic of Somaliland expresses its deep alarm and regret over the flagrant and vicious attack by Puntland Militia."

Report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2019/661)

Hargeisa- António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General submitted a report on Somalia to the UN Security Council.

Somaliland: Minister of Finance rebuffs allegations of mismanagement

Hargeisa- Saad Ali Shire, the Finance Minister of Somaliland, denied allegations levelled against the government by a prominent religious leader.

Somaliland in a renewed deadlock

Hargeisa- In a press conference Hersi Haji Ali Hassan, the leader of Waddani, today announced that his party withdrew from the agreement reached by the political parties over the composition of the National Electoral Commission.

Somaliland Parliament Dismisses bipartisan motion

Hargeisa- The House of Representatives refused to approve a deal reached by the three political parties of Somaliland to resolve a stalemate caused by a controversy surrounding the composition of the members of the electoral body.

Religious leader accuses the president's family land grabbing

Hargeisa- Prominent religious leader accused the family of President Muse Behi Abdi of land grabbing.

Renegade colonel in talks with the government

Hargeisa- Colonel Saed Awil Jama (known as Col Aare) said he is in talks with the government of Somaliland to end hostilities and his armed rebellion.

Parliamentary election may be delayed more than a year

Hargeisa- Last week the National Electoral Commission announced a long-awaited decision saying they are not able to hold an election in 2019.

A photo op at the Haj sparked debate in Somaliland

Hargeisa- President Muse Behi Abdi and his delegation who are in Saud Arabia to perform the annual pilgrimage took a photo with ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia.

The President of Somaliland Declares State of Emergency

Somaliland Daily translated the State of Emergency Law issued by the President of Somaliland. Here it is:

Somaliland: Election dispute remains unresolved

Hargeisa- The term of the Local Councils expired last Friday and the scheduled parliamentary election looms without no apparent preparation.

Former Justice Minister denies ordering the extradition of prominent businessman

Hargeisa- The former minister of justice, Abdiqani Ateye, who is now the defence minister, said a letter circulated in the media claiming that he ordered the arrest and extradition of Somaliland businessman is fake.

The President of Somaliland appoints new spy chief

Hargeisa- The President of Somaliland, Muse Behi Abdi, appointed Hussein Hassan Guleid, famously known as Kiniyati (the Kenyan) as the new director of the National Intelligence Agency.

Somaliland: Can the Judiciary Commission hold judges accountable?

Hargeisa- The Judiciary Commission is responsible for the appointment, removal of office, promotion, demotion, transfer and the discipline of the judges of the lower courts.

Somaliland: unprecedented court judgement sentences survivor of rape to flogging 100 times

Hargeisa- The chairperson of Hargeisa District Court, judge Abdirashid Beergeel, has issued unexpected judgment sentencing a man to death by stoning and flogging a woman 100 times.

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